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Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2

Name: Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2
Start: 2016-06-09T07:10:00+00:00
End: 2016-06-09T07:25:00+00:00
Location: 81/24 (81P)

SUCCESS Proton-M Briz-M →

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Jun 9, 2016 at 07:10 UTC

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 91% success

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PAD81/24 (81P)

SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

Also known as DLA-2, Intelsat 31 is a 6300kg geostationary communications satellite built on the SSL 1300 platform. Co-located at 95 degrees west with Galaxy 3C and Intelsat 30 (DLA-1), the craft will provide services to Latin America. The satellite is equipped with 10 C and 72 Ku-band transponders, with the majority being used by DirectTV for their DTH service. Powered by 2 solar arrays the satellite is expected to remain operational for 15 years.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Proton-M Briz-M

AGENCY

International Launch Services

MISSION

Intelsat 31/DLA-2

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

81/24 (81P)

LAUNCH SITE

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

COUNTRY

USA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 29b20430-839c-49ce-a8d2-26ecbf004e8e

Reported date: Jun 9, 2016 at 07:10 UTC

Last synced: 2 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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MANUFACTURER

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

VARIANT

Briz-M

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

SUCCESS RATE

91.2%

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ARTICLES & COVERAGE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launch?

The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.

What rocket is being used for Intelsat 31/DLA-2?

The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 mission uses the Proton-M Briz-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M Briz-M has flown 68 times with a 91.2% success rate.

Where is the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launching from?

The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.

What orbit is Intelsat 31/DLA-2 going to?

The Intelsat 31/DLA-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching Intelsat 31/DLA-2?

The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 is operated by International Launch Services.

Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launch live?

Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.

LAUNCH TIMELINE

Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC

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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC

Launch date set: Jun 9, 2016 at 07:10 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by International Launch Services

Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 2 minutes ago

Launch ID: 29b20430-839c-49ce-a8d2-26ecbf004e8e

Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98

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Mission Profile

Intelsat 31/DLA-2 was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by International Launch Services that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on June 9, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2

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